Archive for the ‘Comp Skills’ Category

WNYC’s radio program On the Media recently covered a few interesting issues related to accessibility and disability.
In their May 21st episode they discussed the decline in braille literacy and how this might effect the blind population in the US, accessibility issues on the internet and what it would take for all websites to become handicapped [...]

Many soldiers have lost their sight while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. Very few of these soldiers remain on active duty after being blinded, but those that do are a true asset to the military community.
Read about Capt. Scott Smiley and how he is contributing to the military through his service.

Click here to read Capt. [...]

The Sensesational Alphabet is a super cool book that is designed for children with sensory or learning impairments.
The book incorporates vision, touch, smell, movement, and sound into the alphabet, getting just about every sense involved (though, as far as I know, you can’t taste the book).
It also includes the signs and braille for each letter! [...]

BookBole is a new online service designed to allow readers of accessible books the opportunity to communicate, socialize, and share their books online.

BookBole doesn’t just want to give you access to tons of books online, they also want to create a community. It sounds like a great idea.

Click here to learn more.